A tiny caterpillar hatches from an egg… and begins munching his way through everything in sight! As he grows bigger and bigger, he spins a cosy cocoon—and finally emerges as a dazzling, beautiful butterfly.
This production is a visual feast of vibrant color, featuring catchy, memorable songs and incredible giant pop-ups of the caterpillar’s foods that appear out of nowhere. With creative puppetry and playful stagecraft, the story leaps off the page and into the audience’s imagination, delighting children and adults alike.
Duration: 45 minutes
Appropriate for ages: 2–8 years
Themes: Imagination, creativity, growth and transformation, curiosity, and the joy of exploring the world around us.
Tone: Exciting, playful, and whimsical, with bright colors, captivating sounds, gentle movement, and enchanting surprises—designed to delight little ones while being safe, comforting, and engaging.
Interactivity: Audience participation throughout, including singing, movement, and interactive responses to the story’s magical elements. Also featuring familiar nursery rhymes that everyone can sing along to!
Sensory Notes: Suitable for sensitive children. No loud bangs, flashing lights, or strobe effects. Dazzling, enchanting visuals that even the youngest learners can connect with and enjoy.
Visual Experience: Eric Carle’s iconic illustrations are transformed into larger-than-life, stage-sized textile art pieces, creating a truly enchanting visual experience for children and adults alike.
Languages: Available in English and Hebrew
Credits:
Book written by: Eric Carle
Created by: Savannah Zwi
Original Music by: Phil Marks & Savannah Zwi
Set design: Savannah Zwi
Hebrew Translation: Orit Binderman
Building the set - Behind the Scenes:
From the very first sketches to the final flourish, discover how Eric Carle’s iconic illustrations were transformed into large-scale textile artworks, handcrafted using patchwork, appliqué, and pop-up book techniques.
